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SAT READING & WRITING - ONLINE - NATIONAL
Average +120 points on the SAT by honing the part most prep ignores.
Four classes. Two veteran high-school English teachers. One welcome kit on your doorstep. Karns & Noble is online SAT prep built around the section that decides most admissions — Reading & Writing.
5.0
200+ students whose parents trust us.
Rachel & Christine
COMBINED EXPERIENCE
30
years
of high school English. Credentialed teachers, not algorithms.
OUR STUDENTS GO ON TO
Columbia
University of Notre Dame
Georgetown
Standford
BYU
Purdue
THE NUMBERS, MADE PERSONAL
See what your Reading & Writing score could look like.
Move the slider to your current score. We'll show you the range our students typically land in after four classes — by program.
92%
Improved their score
200+
Students through the program
MEET YOUR TUTORS
We're the high school English teachers your kid wishes they had.
Rachel Karns
I love teaching grammar and rules--and teaching the tricks to mastering this section!
15 years. Honors and 9-12 ELA, plus remedial support. BA English-Education MFA Film & Television: Screenwriting.
Christine Noble
I love teaching reading comprehension and rhetorical analysis (and spotting the trick questions!).
15 years. AP Lit, Honors and 9-12 ELA. M. Ed.
5.0
200+ students whose parents trust us.
A LITTLE ABOUT US
We didn't go to Princeton. We taught teenagers — for a long time.
Rachel,
I taught middle school English for three years and high school English for thirteen years--and I know how the teenage brain progresses! Grammar is fun when you make it a competition and a challenge. The SAT rules start with the preposition, and once a student reviews the basic rules with us, the score goes up. I package all the fun kits. I also write the welcome notes.
— Rachel Karns
Christine,
I taught English at public high schools in California and Idaho for fifteen years. I love writing. I love reading. I love watching a student go from “I'm bad at Reading” to “oh, I just wasn't reading the question.” I started Karns & Noble with Rachel because too many kids were getting blindsided by a section nobody was teaching them.
— Christine Noble
THE FOUR CLASSIC ARCS
Five moments,
built one at a time.
Four classes and a welcome session — five moments that take a student from first diagnostic to test-day confidence. Each one ends with something concrete in hand: a learned strategy, an envelope opened, and follow-up practice skills.
WEEK 4 - CLASS 4
05
of
05
Rhetoric + advanced grammar
Rhetorical synthesis, advanced transitions, test day strategies and mindset, and a 4-day take home math blitz study guide. We send students into the test 5 strateties that make a huge difference.
WHAT WE FOCUS ON
Mastering Bullet Point sections.
Nuances in transition words.
Overcoming test-day anxiety.
WHAT YOU WALK AWAY WITH
Feeling prepared for the test.
5+ additional practice tests.
Math Blitz Study Guide.
SAMPLE QUESTION
The student wants to emphasize a contrast between two studies. Which choice best uses the provided notes?
A
However, while …
B
In contrast, …
C
Despite this, …
D
On the other hand, …
K&N Note:
Rhetorical synthesis rewards economy. We teach the cleanest construction every time.
Rhetoric — synthesis
WEEK 3 - CLASS 3
04
of
05
Grammar rules + more reading
The grammar rules that move the most points. We drill them, then return to reading with the new lens. By the end most students stop second-guessing. We need to revisit the sample question.
WHAT WE FOCUS ON
Advanced verb tenses
Sentence Drills.
Specifying vs. Extra Information.
Charts.
WHAT YOU WALK AWAY WITH
Deeper understanding of punctuation.
How to beat the poetry questions.
Take-home practice drills.
SAMPLE QUESTION
Despite the cold _____ the team set out at dawn.
A
, however,
B
; however,
C
— however,
D
, however
K&N Note:
A semicolon joins two independent clauses; the comma after "however" sets off the conjunctive adverb.
Grammar — punctuation
WEEK 2 - CLASS 2
03
of
05
Reading comp. + grammar
How to read the way the test rewards. Main idea, evidence questions, vocabulary in context. Plus a grammar block on the rules that show up most.
WHAT WE FOCUS ON
Analyzing Diagnostic English score.
Strategies for reading questions.
Eliminating Distractors.
Semi-colon, colon, dash.
WHAT YOU WALK AWAY WITH
Take home skills drill.
Clarity on advanced punctuation.
Strategies on eliminating wrong answers
SAMPLE QUESTION
Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
A
Lines 4 – 6
B
Lines 9 – 11
C
Lines 15 – 17
D
Lines 22 – 24
K&N Note:
Evidence pairs reward students who match claims to specific lines — not feelings.
Reading — evidence
WEEK 1 - CLASS 1
02
of
05
Diagnostic + grammar basics
Your prep book, study schedule, and four sealed envelopes — one for each class — arrive on the doorstep. A handwritten note from your tutor sits on top. to Meet your teachers live at your first class.
WHAT WE FOCUS ON
Gaining a baseline English score.
Basic to Advanced Grammar.
Understanding the format.
Critical Testing Strategies.
WHAT YOU WALK AWAY WITH
Assigned at-home-practice drills
A study plan.
Confidence.
SAMPLE QUESTION
The author's primary purpose in the passage is to —
A
describe an event
B
analyze a phenomenon
C
critique an argument
D
propose a solution
K&N Note:
We'll explain why the right answer reveals the structure of a typical R&W main-idea question.
Diagnostic — main idea
WEEK 0 - BEFORE CLASS
01
of
05
The welcome kit ships
Your prep book, study schedule, and four sealed envelopes — one for each class — arrive on the doorstep. A handwritten note from your tutor sits on top.
WHAT YOU WALK AWAY WITH
A plan for the next four weeks
Something to look forward to
KIT COMPONENTS
01
Prep Book
Princeton Review 5+ practice tests
02
Fun Merch
Goodies to inspire learners
03
Envelope No. 01
Grammar basics. Process of Elimination strategies.
04
Envelope No. 02
Vocabulary. Read Passage strategies.
05
Envelope No. 03
Advanced grammar. Chart strategies.
06
Envelope No. 04
Advanced grammar. Rhetoric.
07
Welcome Letter
Login instructions.
08
Math Blitz
Math 4-day guidance for post-class study.
Ships USPS Priority mail.
FIND YOUR FIT
Five programs. One that's right for your kid.
Same flat fees as always. Choose the program that best fits your needs.
Group Class
MOST POPULAR
Best for self-directed students who like a little peer accountability.
TAUGHT BY CHRISTINE + RACHEL
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Live online · 4 weekly 2-hour sessions
Welcome kit shipped to door
Up to 8 students per cohort
3 score reports (diagnostic + 2 mids)
Full closing practice section
OUTCOME
+120
avg. potential
OUTCOME
+120
avg. potential
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Live 1-on-1 · 4 weekly 2-hour sessions
Welcome kit shipped to door
Plan built around your diagnostic
Weekly homework + 1-on-1 feedback
Direct text access to your tutor
In-Person Class
North Idaho
Best for students who need focused attention or have specific gaps.
TAUGHT BY CHRISTINE OR RACHEL
1-on-1
MOST PERSONALIZED
Best for students who need focused attention or have specific gaps.
TAUGHT BY CHRISTINE OR RACHEL
OUTCOME
+145
avg. potential
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Live 1-on-1 · 4 weekly 2-hour sessions
Welcome kit shipped to door
Plan built around your diagnostic
Weekly homework + 1-on-1 feedback
Direct text access to your tutor
Pre-Test Add-On
LAST MILE PREP
Best for students who already studied and want a focused final review.
TAUGHT BY CHRISTINE OR RACHEL
OUTCOME
+25
final mile potential
WHAT'S INCLUDED
90-minute review session
Full practice section
Targeted gap report
Calm-the-nerves checklist
Day-of test-day prep call (optional)
College Essay
APPLICATION SUPPORT
Best for juniors and seniors writing the Common App and supplements.
TAUGHT BY CHRISTINE (PRIMARY)
OUTCOME
-
qualitative wins
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Brainstorm + outline session
Up to 4 rounds of edits
Common App essay
Up to 3 supplement essays
"Why this school" coaching call
WHAT PARENTS SAY
Six stories.
Each its own moment.
Every family arrives with a different goal. The six stories below are real parents, real score reports — from a 95-point climb to a 145-point one — told one at a time, in their own words.
+140 Points
READING + WRITING
580
720
GOAL SCHOOL:
NYU
CATEGORY:
Reach
My daughter went up 140 points on Reading & Writing. Christine made grammar finally click — and somehow made it enjoyable.
Sarah M. , Parent
Daughter, junior · Boise, ID
+140 Points
READING + WRITING
580
720
GOAL SCHOOL:
Vanderbilt
CATEGORY:
Reach
I went from a 580 to a 720 in Reading & Writing. They explained why answers were right, not just which ones were. That changed everything.
Ava T., Student
Junior · Denver, CO
+110 Points
READING + WRITING
540
650
GOAL SCHOOL:
UT Austin
CATEGORY:
Target
Rachel turned my son's confusion into confidence. He actually looked forward to class. That's a sentence I never thought I'd say about test prep.
James L., Parent
Son, junior · Austin, TX
+125 Points
READING + WRITING
600
725
GOAL SCHOOL:
U. of Washington
CATEGORY:
Target
Two actual English teachers, not some company. That difference was night and day. Rachel knew exactly how my son thinks.
David P., Parent
Son, junior · Seattle, WA
+95 Points
READING + WRITING
480
575
GOAL SCHOOL:
CATEGORY:
Target
The welcome kit set the tone. By the second session my kid was excited to open the next envelope. It felt nothing like the test-prep mill I expected.
Priya R., Parent
Son, sophomore · Portland, OR
ONE THING NO ONE ELSE DOES
A welcome kit, in the mail, before the first class.
THE WELCOME KIT
Every student gets the prep book, a four-week study schedule, a handwritten welcome note, and four envelopes — one for each class. Inside: a small surprise, a study activity, and a snack for the road.